Oct
2012
14

Melissa Davidson

We are very excited about the arrival of fall here at the Centre Club because it means we get to host another ClubCorp Charity Classic event! Every ClubCorp property hosts its own fundraiser which in total, since its inception in 2007, has raised more than $8 million benefiting charities including Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Augie’s Quest, the Employee Partners Care Foundation and then each club selects a local charity to benefit from the proceeds. For more information about the EPCF - click here to view a short video.

While Charity Classic is happening all over the US at ClubCorp clubs, what we're excited about is what we have planned for our event, which we've chosen appropriately to title Down on the Farm. The Centre Club is going country with a pitchfork-to-plate style event you will not want to miss. The local charity we have chosen as our third beneficiary is called Sweetwater Organic Community Farm which is located just down the street off of Hillsborough Ave. Sweetwater Organic Community Farm was established in 1995 as a nonprofit community-supported urban organic farm and environmental education center in Tampa, Florida. The Farm operate a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Membership program, Sweetwater Sunday Farmers’ Market and Music Series open to the public, educational field trip programs for visiting groups, farm tours, workshops, outdoor movies, seasonal events, volunteer opportunities and more! The farm provides the freshest possible organic vegetables and herbs for hundreds of Tampa Bay residents each year. At Sweetwater, community members come together to grow and enjoy fresh organic food, acquire sustainable living skills, support local agriculture, enjoy nature, make new friends and be a part of the community.

Down on the Farmwill take place at the club on Friday, October 26 beginning at 7pm. This exciting Farm-to-Table dinner event will feature a three course menu that highlights locally sourced products from the Tampa Bay area, including produce direct from Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. So...dust off your coveralls and join us for a country casual evening with live music and some clean eatin’ with delicious dishes made with ingredients cultivated in your own backyard. Farm attire encouraged - boots, cowboy hats, and overalls included!

Enjoy 10% off by booking online! ($45 per person day of event or by Member Charge)

Reservations are also accepted by contacting the Club Concierge at 813.286.4040

“Since the inception of the ClubCorp Charity Classic, the initiative has always remained close to my heart and I am so proud of our clubs and their members for making this annual event so successful,” said Eric Affeldt, ClubCorp president and CEO. The goal this year for ClubCorp is to raise $2 million. To learn more about the ClubCorp Charity Classic, upcoming events, and the online auction, visit http://www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com.